Tomie

Synopsis

Tomie is a Japanese horror film directed by Ataru Oikawa based on the popular manga series by Junji Ito. The story revolves around a mysterious and beautiful girl named Tomie, who has the ability to regenerate her body no matter how many times she's killed. As men become obsessed with her, they are driven to madness and violence, leading to a gruesome cycle of death and rebirth. The movie explores themes of obsession, desire, and the dark side of human nature. With haunting visuals and a chilling atmosphere, Tomie is a psychological horror that will leave the audience disturbed and intrigued.

Cast

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  Mami Nakamura

  Tsukiko Izumisawa

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  Yoriko Doguchi

  Dr. Hosono

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  Kōta Kusano

  Yuuichi Saiga

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  Kenji Mizuhashi

  Kenichi Yamamoto

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  Tomorowo Taguchi

  Detective Harada

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  Miho Kanno

  Tomie Kawakami

Reviews

Tomie has received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and haunting visuals, others criticized its slow pace and lack of character development. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 47% rating, noting that 'Tomie offers some creepy scenes, but fails to consistently deliver sustained chills.' IMDb rated it 5.2/10 based on viewer feedback, with some users praising its unique concept and supernatural elements, while others found it confusing and disjointed. Metacritic scored it a 55/100, describing it as 'a visually striking horror film that struggles with its pacing and characterizations.' Despite the mixed reviews, Tomie has gained a cult following among fans of Japanese horror.